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Shurflo 200-220-39 replacement or repair

I have a Shurflo 200-220-39 in my 84' Komfort 22T. It is my training trailer to see if I like RV-ing. I am slowly fixing it up and just took it out for a trial run 30 mins from home. While working in one of the storage bins I noticed a wet spot under...

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Another solar question

Didn't want hijack anyone else's thread so here's my question. I was given 2 solar panels to use with my tt. They are Siemens SM55, 55 watt, 17.4 volt, and 3.15 amp each. I will use this setup 1 time a year when I make my Smokey Mountains trip, the ...

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3 permanent recessed electric heaters, 1 per room

The heating season is here so I'm posting what I did for electric heating in our TT as shown in the photos below.I installed a 1,000 watt kick space heater (aka toe space heater) under our range in the kitchen/living space. Perfect fit as it's exact...

Quick disconnects?

Has anyone added quick disconnects to thier water inlet and hose? I would like to have one on my coach, but need to find a way to cover the hole on the disconnect that would stay on the rigI would really only use it when on our cross country trips ...

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Possible to use Omni-Directional Antenna to boost WiFi?

I'm looking to boost my Wi-Fi signal on a budget. On top of my travel trailer I already have a Magnadyne Omni-Directional Amplified AM/FM TV Antenna.http://www.magnadyne.com/catalog/part.cfm?PID=729937&CID=25919I'm wondering if I can somehow take tha...

jesruiz by • Explorer
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Firmer cushion foam source?

Howdy! The seat cushions in my trailer compress to pancake thickness almost immediately...is there a good source for firmer foam rubber you folks can pass along? Thanks in advance!

I screwed up!

So I was upgrading my bathroom fan and think I reversed the polarity when reinstalling. Now no lights in bathroom. How bad is it?Are the bulbs blown? Haven't wired up the fan yet. Disgusted over stupid move.

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adding mounting board to exterior of rv?

Just purchased a new Ice Castle fish house; the style with the fiberglass exterior so pretty much the same as a regular rv.We added 12 volt drops high on the exterior so that we can install led light bars on the outside of the fish house. My questio...

steiny93 by • Explorer
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Montana 3735 MK Washer/Dryer install

Hello fellow RVers,I recently bought the Montana 3735 MK. It is washer ready. But before I purchase the washer/Dryer unit I wish to understand something. I know that I need to remove the hamper in the front main closet and install the unit there. BUT...

Ropdoc by • Explorer
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cutting plexiglass ?

I'm planning on putting plexiglass on the screen door but need to round the top coroners and cut out for the hinges and latch. What's the best way to cut it?At the campground and do not have my power tools with me. I thought a Dremil or Roto zip woul...

Added my own fireplace.

Our Arctic Fox 25Y did not have an option for a fireplace. So after some looking at their 5th wheel line, I found that I could use the same model fireplace, Dimplex DF2608, which comes with their 32-5M model. It may come with others too. It fit pe...

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Spare tire carrier question

Because of the rack I built for the back of my 5er, I don't have a good place to carry a spare tire. I searched and saw the suggestions for ideas like the BAL carrier but don't think that will work because my underside is covered with chloroplast.Wha...

Bike/Trike Rack Upgrade

This is what I had before:It was necessary to add a 2-into-1 receiver:Then I ordered this bike rack which holds a recumbent trike and another 2-wheeler:In the stowed position it looks like this:Here it is loaded up ready to go:I started out trying to...

Gonzo42 by • Explorer
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Building my own sofa

I thought I would start a topic of building our sofa and some of the thoughts that went into the design. Here is a side view of our design is seating mode.Next is bed mode.And a photo of our mockup. We have cut and chopped and propped until we are ...

7ofus by • Explorer
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